Sunbreak Sunday — tackle it with these activities

(RED BUD, IL) The forecast is calling for sun today in Red Bud. Here are three ideas for how to make the most of it, along with a four-day forecast.

Have a picnic: As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, meeting a friend somewhere pretty with a basket of snacks can be a spontaneous way to enjoy a sunny afternoon in a safer environment than indoors. Risk levels should always be taken into account along with advice from health authorities on gathering sizes. Don’t forget your picnic blanket!

Try a new hobby: Let’s face it — starting a new hobby can be frustrating at times, even hard, and that can be a disincentive to getting out of our comfort zones. There aren’t many better ways to bust through that barrier than knowing that at least you’ll be warm and comfortable while you take a shot at rollerblading, bouldering, or whatever your next pursuit may be.

Take a walk and try a food truck: Anyone who lives in a city has had the feeling of wondering why they don’t know the various neighborhoods better. A great way to get out and sample what your local community has to offer while enjoying the fresh air is to take a walk and grab a bite.

Along with a sunny Sunday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Red Bud:

• Sunday, October 17

  Sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 71 °F, low 45 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

• Monday, October 18

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 74 °F, low 45 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 8 mph

• Tuesday, October 19

  Mostly sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 74 °F, low 51 °F
  • Light wind

• Wednesday, October 20

  Mostly sunny then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while slight chance of showers and thunderstorms then chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 77 °F, low 50 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.